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This research aims to explore upcycling as a sustainable method for managing textile waste in Brazil, emphasizing community perspectives.

Upcycling in the Paraisópolis favela in Brazil: A solution for textile waste?

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A case study examines upcycling and textile waste solutions in Brazilian communities, suggesting broader implications.

This research aims to explore upcycling as a sustainable method for managing textile waste in Brazil, emphasizing community perspectives.
Observations and interviews with women from the Costurando Sonhos Brasil organization
Analysis of textile waste management practices in the Paraisópolis favela
Contextual examination of the sustainability paradox in the fashion industry
Textile waste in Brazil is rapidly increasing due to the current production system
Upcycling is identified as a viable solution to reduce textile waste
Donation practices often serve as a low-cost waste management strategy for companies, highlighting systemic contradictions

Katagiri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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